Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $64.47 an hour ($134,090 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.

$64.47Median hourly pay
$105,490–$169,980Middle half of workers, yearly
3,050People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($127,410). It is about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($134,090).

Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$39.85$82,890
25% of workers$50.72$105,490
Half of workers (median)$64.47$134,090
75% of workers$81.72$169,980
90% of workers$83.09$172,820

Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$134,0903,050
Pittsburgh$125,020140

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biochemists and biophysicists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +12.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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